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Taco Village in Des Plaines offers free face masks with purchases

Posted on June 29, 2020June 29, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Taco Village in Des Plaines offers free face masks with purchases
Taco Village in Des Plaines offers free face masks with purchases

Taco Village in Des Plaines offers free face masks with purchases A restaurant in Des Plaines is giving away face masks to customers for use against the coronavirus. Taco Village owners Maria Marquez says many customers have saids they can’t get masks because of hoarding during the pandemic and wants to help the public be…

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Orland Township Receives Donation from Lions Club

Posted on June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Receives Donation from Lions Club
Orland Township Receives Donation from Lions Club

Orland Township Receives Donation from Lions Club Orland Township was honored to accept a substantial donation from the Orland Park Lions Club for the Food Pantry’s Grocery Distribution to assist residents experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the office of Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. The Orland Park Lions Club donated $5,000…

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Venturing out of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted on June 14, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Venturing out of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Venturing out of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Venturing out of the Coronavirus Pandemic Everyone needs a moment to get out of the house and enjoy a great meal. The coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic has made that almost impossible for the past three months, but recent precautions being taken by local restaurants to allow outdoor seating with proper social distancing and the mandatory wearing…

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Pritzker issues guidelines for businesses/workplaces to reopen in Phase 3

Posted on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pritzker issues guidelines for businesses/workplaces to reopen in Phase 3
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Pritzker issues guidelines for businesses/workplaces to reopen in Phase 3 Governor J.B. Pritzker released guidelines that will allow businesses to reopen under Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan, expected to begin May 29, 2020 in the wake of the deadly coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Guidance Developed by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and…

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J. Sterling Morton District 201 Serves Over 50,000 Meals Since Shutdown

Posted on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on J. Sterling Morton District 201 Serves Over 50,000 Meals Since Shutdown
J. Sterling Morton District 201 Serves Over 50,000 Meals Since Shutdown

J. Sterling Morton District 201 Serves Over 50,000 Meals Since Shutdown In an effort to keep children safe from the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Pritzker ordered schools to shut down in-person classes last month. Thankfully, our students have the tools for remote learning already in place as we are a 1:1 district (1:1 refers to one…

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Quad Cities Restaurant Week Entices Food Lovers

Posted on February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Quad Cities Restaurant Week Entices Food Lovers
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Quad Cities Restaurant Week Entices Food Lovers Culinary Expert, Amanda Puck, will be the Guest Speaker at a New Event called Quad Cities Restaurant Week to promote the many great restaurants in the Quad Cities area. The culinary celebration will be held Feb. 24 thru March 1 and showcase 40 Waud Cities eateries. Quad Cities…

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Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible

Posted on February 2, 2020February 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible
Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible

Popular reality show Vanderpump Rules is reprehensible I really tried my best to watch the full 7 seasons of the Bravo Reality series Vanderpump Rules but it is so vicious and filled with backstabbing hatred that I just had to stop. The show that focuses on the lives of the employees who work at restaurants…

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94 West one of the best restaurants in the Southwest Suburbs

Posted on December 31, 2019December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 94 West one of the best restaurants in the Southwest Suburbs
94 West one of the best restaurants in the Southwest Suburbs

94 West one of the best restaurants in the Southwest Suburbs If you are planning a celebration, there is no better place to do it over dinner than at one of the best restaurants in the Chicagoland suburbs, 94 West Restaurant, which is best known for its phenomenal steaks and seafood menus. 94 West boasts…

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